Direct Support Staff – Day Treatment

Job overview

The Direct Support Staff – Day Treatment role is onsite in Cedar City, UT. Pay is $18–$25 per hour. Crimson Heights Behavioral Health’s day treatment program supports teens and young adults navigating social, emotional, and behavioral challenges. The staff member provides day-to-day guidance, encouragement, and accountability as clients work toward treatment goals and greater independence. The role supports a safe, structured program through mentoring, routine activities, observation, documentation, and appropriate safety responses.

What you'll do

• Mentor and assist residents with treatment goals
• support daily routines, chores, groups, activities, and events
• encourage community connections and off-site activities
• monitor assigned clients
• enforce clinic rules
• provide safe transportation to outings and meetings in a company vehicle
• report signs of aggression, suicidal behavior, or elopement risk and take necessary safety precautions
• complete required records and documentation.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

direct support staff

day treatment

cedar city ut

crimson heights behavioral health

$18–$25/hour

teen and young adult support

treatment goals

behavioral health

community outings

client safety

part-time

paid training

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health insurance and paid training.

Why this role

Requires a high school diploma and 6–12 months of experience working with individuals with autism, oppositional defiance, or conduct disorder. Associate’s or bachelor’s degree and relevant behavioral-health training are preferred.

About the employer

Crimson Heights Behavioral Health is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Individual and Family Services. Sector: 62.